After School Activity Specialist + Group Leader Part-Time

Position Overview

The After School Activity Specialist Group Leader is a part-time position that plays an important role in creating engaging safe and enriching after school experiences for elementary and middle school students.

Reporting to the After School Director this role combines two critical responsibilities: leading a specialized enrichment activity and serving as a Group Leader for a cohort of students. The After School Activity Specialist Group Leader develops and facilitates engaging programming in a designated content areasuch as dance visual arts music sports chess STEM or other enrichment opportunitieswhile also building positive relationships with students and supporting their academic social-emotional and personal growth throughout the after school program.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with young people enjoy creating engaging learning experiences and believe in the power of enrichment to help students discover their interests build confidence and develop new skills.

This is a part-time position based at a KIPP NYC school. Work schedules typically occur during after school hours on weekdays with occasional evening or special event responsibilities as determined by program needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Student Engagement & Enrichment

• Plan and facilitate engaging age-appropriate enrichment activities in a specialized content area such as dance visual arts music sports chess STEM or other areas of expertise.
• Develop lesson plans that promote creativity collaboration leadership and positive youth development.
• Create a joyful inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel known valued and encouraged to participate.
• Differentiate activities to meet the diverse interests abilities and developmental needs of students.
• Foster positive relationships with students while serving as a mentor and positive role model.

Group Leadership & Student Support

• Serve as the Group Leader for an assigned cohort of approximately 15 students.
• Supervise students throughout all after school activities transitions field trips and special events.
• Promote positive behavior teamwork and student engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment.
• Support students social-emotional development and encourage positive peer relationships.
• Ensure student safety and well-being at all times.

Program Operations & Compliance

• Follow the daily schedule and program expectations established by the Program Director and Education Specialist.
• Maintain accurate attendance records activity evaluations incident reports and other required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Department of Health (DOH) and KIPP NYC policies and procedures.
• Assist with setup cleanup and organization of activity spaces and materials.
• Support additional program operations and special events as needed.

Team & Family Partnership

• Collaborate with Program Directors school staff and fellow after school team members to ensure high-quality programming.
• Participate in staff meetings professional development sessions and required trainings.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with students families colleagues and community partners.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and outstanding student experiences.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or high school equivalency required; Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with elementary or middle school-aged children in an educational youth development recreation camp or after school setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more enrichment areas such as dance visual arts music sports chess STEM theater or other specialized activities.
• Experience planning and facilitating engaging activities for groups of children.
• Strong classroom or group management skills with the ability to create a positive and inclusive environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students families and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating initiative and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe structured and welcoming environment for all students.
• Deep commitment to KIPP NYCs mission and belief that all students deserve access to joyful high-quality learning experiences beyond the school day.
• Demonstrates KIPP NYCs core values of zest grit hope social intelligence gratitude and a sense of humor.

Additional Information :

Compensation & Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers an hourly rate of $18/hour for Group Leaders and $28.69/hour for Activity Specialists. This rate is standardized based on the positions level and responsibilities to ensure equitable compensation across employees in similar roles.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This is a full-time in-person role based in New York City and will require travel to our schools. If you are not in a school-based position the cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY your employment will be subject to review which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. 

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time